Gallas proves he’s the right choice

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When Arsène Wenger made William Gallas Arsenal’s captain, responses varied only from “oh” to “really?” On Saturday, Gallas underlined why Wenger made the right choice. The home team were shorn of their first-choice midfield and up against a Wigan Athletic side intent on proving that they had resilience and spirit as their new manager watched from the stands. The clock was ticking, the Arsenal fans were restless, so Gallas stormed up the pitch and put his team ahead.

“William gives everything for the club,” Kolo Tour?, the Arsenal defender, said. “He helps the young players. Both on and off the